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Post Falls discus thrower qualifies for Olympics; Rome and Dragila fail to qualify Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:46:57 MDT
Ian Waltz, a 1995 Post Falls High graduate and 2004 Olympian, won the men's discus Sunday at the U.S. Track & Field Trials in Eugene, Ore., but 2000 Boise State graduate Jarred Rome and 2005 Emmett High graduate Matt Lamb won't join him at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on Aug. 8-24.

Committee makes recommendations for future use of Boise Depot Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:30:38 MDT
As the city opens the doors of the Boise Depot this summer for seasonal visiting hours, city officials will consider a committees recommendations on the historic buildings future.

Idaho poet, kayaker William Studebaker presumed drowned Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:06 MDT
One of Idaho's foremost poets and kayakers is missing and was presumed drowned Friday south of Yellow Pine while kayaking in challenging rapids with friends.

Ore. man completes flight of fancy in lawn chair Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:05 MDT
Using his trusty BB gun to help him return to Earth, a 48-year-old gas station owner flew a lawn chair rigged with helium-filled balloons more than 200 miles across the Oregon desert Saturday, landing in a field in Idaho.

Franklin interchange to be dedicated Tuesday Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:04 MDT
The public is invited to join city and state officials at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sage Travel Plaza for dedication of the new Interstate 84 interchange at Franklin Road in Caldwell.

Teeth hurt? ISU dental clinic offers care in Boise at an affordable cost Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:03 MDT
Idaho State University Family Dentistry can make crowns and bridges, even fillings more affordable, even if you already have dental coverage.

Council reviews city departments' budgets Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:02 MDT
As budget season begins for local governments across the Treasure Valley, Meridian City Council will hold a special meeting/workshop at 8 a.m. Wednesday at City Hall, 33 E. Idaho Ave.

Armed tobacco store robbery is 2nd in three days in Boise Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:01 MDT
A second tobacco shop was robbed within three days, leaving police to discover whether they have one or two suspects.

Idaho poet, kayaker William Studebaker presumed drowned Friday Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:15:58 MDT
One of Idahos foremost poets and kayakers is missing and was presumed drowned Friday south of Yellow Pine while kayaking in challenging rapids with friends.

Treasure Valley residents look for better entertainment values closer to home during economic chal Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:40:19 MDT
The Treasure Valleys entertainment scene remains vibrant, but doing business is challenging.

No big fires, no citations: a quiet Fourth of July in the Valley Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:25:12 MDT
Boise Fire Department Chief Dave Hanneman's verdict on this year's Fourth of July in the Boise area? Quiet.

UPDATE: Police seek suspect in Tobacco Connection armed robbery Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:28:53 MDT
Police are seeking a suspect who robbed the Tobacco Connection store at 2050 W. State on Saturday about 1:30 p.m.

Police arrest Meridian stabbing suspect Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:06 MDT
A Meridian man was arrested Friday in connection with the overnight stabbing of a 33-year-old Garden City man.

Treasure Valley is again under yellow air-quality alert Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:05 MDT
Another yellow air-quality alert has been issued for Saturday.

Memorial will honor fallen Idaho firefighters Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:04 MDT
The public is invited to the groundbreaking of a memorial plaza for Idaho's fallen firefighters at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Riverside Park, 1775 W. Shoreline Drive.

Eagle Water Co. ordered to provide service Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:03 MDT
State regulators have ordered a private water company to begin water service by July 18 to 74 homes in an Eagle mobile home park, or the residents may request service from United Water of Idaho instead.

Barbara Morgan honored by teachers union Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:02 MDT
Barbara Morgan, Idaho teacher and NASA astronaut, received the 2008 Friend of Education award Friday at the National Education Association's Representative Assembly.

Renovated overlook along Boise River opens Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:01 MDT
A newly renovated overlook provides a scenic view of the Boise River and the banks of Ann Morrison Park.

Winds head toward Boise, but may not threaten fireworks Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:27:54 MDT
Winds generated by a storm in Eastern Oregon were moving southeast toward

Can we afford fun these days? Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Economy-related pressures such as $4 a gallon gas, slumping house prices and a possible recession are having a mixed impact on the Treasure Valley's entertainment scene. It remains vibrant, but doing business is challenging. As Idaho purse strings tighten, value is becoming increasingly important. | GO...

Hillcrest branch library caters to Bench neighbors Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Library! at Hillcrest, a branch of the Boise Public Library, is bringing new life to a forgotten corner in a Boise strip mall. | GO...

No big fires, no citations: a quiet Fourth for Valley Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise Fire Department Chief Dave Hanneman's verdict on this year's Fourth of July in the Boise area? Quiet. Hanneman said crews responded to approximately 10 small grass fires on Friday and a larger fire at Hubbard and Cloverdale Roads that burned at the same time as the public fireworks show at Ann Morrison Park. No structures were harmed, and the cause of the fire was unknown.

BSU football stars to play softball game for charity Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise State football players - past and present - will gather Saturday night at Memorial Stadium for the inaugural Boise State Football Offense vs. Defense Softball Challenge.

Zimo: Taking a new look at the Salmon Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
I've been driving Idaho 75 south of Stanley for more than 30 years and wondering what the heck the Salmon River looked like away from the highway.

Senior hike planned for Bogus Basin Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Meridian Parks and Recreation is organizing a senior hike with a ranger from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday to explore the beauty of Bogus Basin.

Police seek suspect in tobacco store robbery Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Meridian police were still looking Friday night for a man who robbed a Tobacco Connection store at 450 S. Meridian Road around 8 p.m. Thursday night.

Hawks' Vitters hitting his stride Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Shortly after graduating from high school, you are selected third overall by the Chicago Cubs in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft.

Five Idaho athletes vying for a spot on U.S. Olympic team Sunday Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Stacy Dragila may be five years older than anyone else in the women's pole vault finals at the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials, but the 1995 Idaho State gradaute and Pocatello resident has discovered the fountain of youth this Olympic year.

Hawks rally in ninth, topple Vancouver Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Boise Hawks scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to defeat the Vancouver Canadians 4-3 on Saturday night at Memorial Stadium.

The Boise Hawks Pop Culture Report (with apologies to Sports Illustrated). Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Boise Hawks Pop Culture Report (with apologies to Sports Illustrated).

Letters to the editor: Politics Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
We are about to enter the final stage of the 2008 presidential campaign. How will it play out? How will it be reported? Will our focus be on the pastors or the wives of these candidates? Will the smear meisters once again hijack this process with lies and innuendo?

JIM VERDOLINI: Court ruling on right to bear arms was correct Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
On June 26, the Supreme Court ruled that the Second Amendment provided citizens an individual right to keep and bear arms. On June 28, Jeff Cronin wrote, in an opinion piece, that Justice Scalia, when he said there was no doubt as to their individual right, meant that "for 200 plus years such a right has never been held to exist."

Letter to the editor: The Second Amendment Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The only thing wrong with the Supreme Court decision on the D.C. gun ban was that it should have been 9-0 instead of 5-4. Their job is to interpret, not legislate from the bench. Boise attorney Jeff Cronin's Reader's View would have us believe there are two sides to the gun issue. There are not. Our Constitution is very clear.

Letters to the editor gas prices Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Americans seem to be willing to "buy" anything. Bush and Cheney "sold" the Iraq War with considerable help from a media that pursues headlines rather than the truth. Now, President Bush and corporate America tell us the answer to today's major issue - gas prices - is to drill more wells onshore and offshore.

With the Winter World Games coming to Idaho, let's be respectful Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
A few months ago, I was flipping through the radio stations in my car. What I heard next I won't soon forget.

The Wheeler family learns life's difficult lessons at sea Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Getting stranded on a deserted island means a walk on a reef and a swim for Mark Wheeler, who left his daughter on the island to go get help.

Hax: Boyfriend says he's just 'seeing,' not ogling Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Dear Carolyn: My girlfriend claims that I am constantly looking at other women when we are out walking around. She says she catches me wandering whenever a woman walks by me, near me, etc. We live in New York City, and there are a million people everywhere. Yes, I look. I look, in a general way, at everyone who comes into my view. It's not as if I am focusing on any one woman.

One World Soccer Camp for refugee children kicks off Tuesday Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Atticus Hoffman launches into the second year of his One World Soccer Camp idea.

What's new at your local library Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Adult non-fiction. This delightful book provides instructions and plans for fun projects that parents and kids can build together. Many of them can be built in one afternoon using discarded material found around the house.

Diane Ronayne: Newest public art piece on display in West Boise park Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Diane Ronayne writes about the newest piece of public art on display, Boise City Arts Fund grants, and buying art.

Marie Galyean: Concert for just-retired vocal teacher Buckendorf is Saturday Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Marie Galyean writes about a concert this weekend for Bill Buckendorf, an upcoming production of "Same Time, Next Year," and the hard work of the members of the Canyon County Festival of Trees.

It takes work to keep a relationship intact Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
On getting your priorities straight

PUBLIC RECORDS Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Sheriffs say deputies commuting in patrol cars still worth the cost Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

PULLMAN: Fireworks blamed for brush fire Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

AGENDAS/MEETINGS Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Johnson lets loose with family fun Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Moscow celebrates Fourth of July with 'Mutt Strut' Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

COMMENTARY: Hot dog! It's the Fourth of July again Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Pullman shows its spirit Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

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